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4. The various household arrangements for sanitary purposes,
water supply, washing, and refuse collection are, in many
cases, inconveniently situated for all of the residents of the
house, except those on the ground floor.
5. A large portion of the Borough area is covered by
houses, factories, and workshops in immediate proximity
to, and often crowded together with, dwelling houses.
6. Many of the workrooms and workshops are old, dilapidated,
and worn out, or as temporary structures are unsuited for
regular occupation.
7. Considerable provision has been made for the housing of
residents in model dwellings and similar buildings. In the
Eastern Division it has been estimated that as much as
one-fifth of the total resident population inhabit these
buildings. Many of the "dwellings" are well-arranged,
as regards ventilation, light, and other sanitary requirements.
Others are open to somewhat serious criticism.
The following is a list of the chief Model Dwellings
and Common Lodging Houses in Finsbury :—